Getting accepted into Cannes Lions 30 Under 30 felt surreal. As a freelancer, I invested in myself for the first time. Despite the festival's elitist barriers and pay-to-play nature, I gained invaluable creative insights and formed 29 genuine friendships with global creatives. The real magic happened in authentic connections, not corporate glamour.

When I signed on for the Venice Biennale HOME project, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Lost my full-time job whilst self-funding months of work, putting my own money on the line. Emotionally and financially draining, but we built something incredible together. Worth every sacrifice.

Celebrating women's strength in facing workplace criticism and societal expectations. Despite being labeled "too loud," "too emotional," or "too muscular," we continue breaking barriers through resilience, physical fitness, and intellectual power. Embrace your emotions as strength, reject limiting labels, and remain unapologetic in pursuing their goals and shattering glass ceilings.

I joined a design course mid-semester as a casual tutor while working full-time as an art director. The students embraced feedback beautifully, and their final shows exceeded expectations. Balancing industry work with teaching has been rewarding – it keeps me connected to pure creativity while sharing real-world insights with emerging talent.

Through Community First Development, I helped establish her Garraywaa Gallery's online presence, creating her website, social media, and marketing materials. Beyond the technical work, I formed a deep friendship with Cheryl while learning about her cultural heritage and artistic storytelling traditions in this breathtaking coastal setting.